Llambias, managing director at Newcast;e between 2008 and 2013, and Carr, who left his role as chief scout after seven years on Tyneside last year, have identified as close associates to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Both figures served a rocky time at St James's Park with Toon fans forever voicing their discontent with Ashley's ownership and the conduct of his boardroom staff, while Carr oversaw the majority of the club's player signings - some of which turned out better than others.

It is believed Llambias, Carr and Sandy Easdale have held discussion with Morton over the last few days after the trio were given a tour of the Cappielow stadium before meeting chief executive Warren Hawke and manager Jonatan Johansson.

After leaving Newcastle, Llambias continued to work closely with Ashley when he was asked to become chief executive at Rangers before being removed by the Ibrox club following Dave King's full takeover.